Coquimbo Unido 6-7 CA Platense: Copa Libertadores Thriller Ends in Penalty Shootout

Match: 19 August 2026, 22:00 UTC · Published: 20 August 2026 · 312 words

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Result and Early Goal Rush

CA Platense defeated Coquimbo Unido 7-6 in a Copa Libertadores match that finished in a penalty shootout. The scoreline tells only part of the story after an extraordinary opening period that produced seven goals inside the first 27 minutes.

Goals arrived at a relentless pace. CA Platense struck first in the sixth minute, then again three minutes later. Coquimbo Unido responded with goals in the 12th and 16th minutes to level the contest at 2-2. Platense added two more before the 22nd minute to lead 4-2, only for Coquimbo to pull one back in the 27th minute. Every goal came with the scorer listed as unavailable in the match data.

First-Half Flow and Limited Second-Half Information

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The opening 45 minutes were chaotic. Timeline records show frequent throw-ins, fouls, and tackles from both sides, with Coquimbo committing 14 fouls overall compared to Platense’s 11. Coquimbo also conceded six offsides while Platense were caught offside twice. The match data provides no further goal timings after the 27th minute, yet the final score reached 6-7, indicating additional scoring and a decisive penalty shootout phase.

Platense finished with seven corners to Coquimbo’s single corner. Both teams received yellow cards, three for the home side and two for the visitors, with no red cards shown.

Key Statistics and Takeaway

Expected goals slightly favored the visitors, with CA Platense posting 0.96 xG against Coquimbo Unido’s 0.74. Shots on target were limited, with three recorded for Coquimbo and two for Platense. Individual shot counts included multiple efforts from players such as Lucas Pratto and Sebastian Galani for the home team, while Martín Barrios and Luciano Alanda Giménez led Platense’s attempts.

The contest highlighted the high-stakes nature of Copa Libertadores knockout football, where early goal exchanges gave way to a prolonged battle ultimately settled from the penalty spot. For live scores and further Copa Libertadores updates, check AltBets.